Visit Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Zaanse Schans is the Netherlands in a nutshell: a town of traditional Dutch crafts and architecture, with six windmills, a wooden shoe workshop, a cheese farm and more. Some think it's an open-air museum, but actually, Zaanse Schans is simply a town full of extraordinarily well preserved architecture and traditions – one that's capitalized on its authentic atmosphere and added even more typically Dutch phenomena to the mix. Yes, Zaanse Schans is a bit touristic, but that's no reason to avoid it – its immersive approach to Dutch traditions it both a fun and informative day trip (and excellent for kids!). Zaanse Schans is only a 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam.

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